This group is about having fun, exploring Central Illinois and meeting new friends. Every month we will schedule a variety of activities, meals out, movies, concerts, shows, happy hours and more. This is not a dating group. It's about enjoying si…

“ Grew up in "smalltown" Delavan, Ill; Mid-fourties; divorced two years; two kids - Katelyn, 13 & Ryan 10; work for CaseIH Agricultural equipment manufacturer - 20 yrs in Prod. Eng.; funloving; great cook; learned not to take life too seriously ”

“ Recently moved to Peoria -- seems like a big change. Looking to meet new people and find stuff to do here. ”

“ Hi there! I'm Heidi. ^_^ I'm from Peoria, Illinois, and love doing new things and meeting new people! ”

“ Hola! It's been two years since I moved here from Chicago for my job. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and having fun. ”

“ I'll put something here later, I think. Never liked these little short bio things. ”

“ I am 27 and just moved to Champaign. I work for the university; I am not a student. I seldom drink and don't smoke either. I enjoy the outdoors, music and socializing. ”

“ dining out and to a movie or walking or lunch and movie or shopping day ”

“ Hi, moved to Champaign in June 2008, looking to keep a healthy positive outlook with good people. I have a wide variety of interests, so I don't think there is too much I wouldn't want to try (not to sure about bungee though) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet new people. ”

“ Being new to the area I would like a meetup to start where I can make friends and get to know people. ”

“ I moved to the C-U area in June. I run a writers group at Yahoo (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cuwriters/), which was formerly the CU Writers Meetup. I'm interested in books, food, and the outdoors. ”

“ I live in a little town called Westville. Outside of bars, and the people are very young, there's nothing to do in this area. Was hoping Champaign or Urbana might have alittle more to do plus more age appropriate. I enjoy meeting new friends!! ”

“ Hi. I have been single now for 7 years. I put myself back thru school and have a new career, so it is time to get out and meet new people with similar intersts. ”

“ Going through a divorce and would like to meet new people to do things with. ”

“ I am new to Normal and newely single. I want to get to know somw people and am interested in meeting someone to go out and enjoy life with. I am open to eveyone and love making friends. ”

“ I would like to meet new people and have fun at different social events. ”

“ Hello All....I am just wanting to find some new things to do in the area. ”

“ My name is Cherry, I would like local meetups to meet other moms and for my kids to get the chance to meet and play with other kids too. ”

“ I would enjoy local coffee meetings because I like coffee and meeting people. ”

“ My husband and I just moved to Bloomington, IL and we are hoping to find others interested in supper clubs or eating out. ”

“ I'm interested in going to museums, any cultural events, music events, paranormal research, discussion groups... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to meet people - i think everyone has something different to offer! ”

“ Looking forward to meet new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new people. ”

“ I'm looking for other people interested in the same activities. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in meeting new people - but interested in going to a bar! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new friends j_angelosn@yahoo.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i like to learn new ways to do things ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet some single men with some of my same interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love life to the fullest and I would like someone who is not afraid to come out from behind the shadows ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet someone to spend time and enjoy life with. ”

“ New in town, looking for people for hang out with ”

“ I want these local Meetups because because it will give me an opportunity to meet new people and hopefully develop some new friendships with all kinds of different interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet others with similar thoughts and beliefs. btw, are there ever any actual meetings here? or, means of communicating? message boards? e-mail lists? or, is this just a list without any of that? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just moved to the area from L.A. and I'm looking to meet interesting people for fun. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet more people ”

“ To be truly involved human beings, who are good friends, seeking out sources of wisdom and good examples, dedicated to training for the realization of one's full human potential, thinking wisely so as to realize benefit should hang out. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because im interested in meeting people in my community ”

“ I cannot get my picture off this list... I do not want to be a member of this group. If anyone knows how. Let me know. I tried the regurlar way and it wont work ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and am trying to get plugged into the community and meet good, quality people and have quality conversation. ”